Survivors take message to the streets
Victims of torture and abuse during the reign of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. are trying to derail the presidential candidacy of his son, Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr., seen as the frontrunner in the May 9 vote.
Corruption concerns cloud plans by the health ministry
Malaysia’s health ministry is proposing a major initiative to prevent young people from smoking. It’s a bold plan but critics say it has flaws. Dave Grunebaum has the story.
Restaurants and retailers lose workers to digital gig jobs
Staffing shortages are an issue at eateries and retail stores across Malaysia.
Traditional brick and mortar businesses lose workers to digital gig jobs
With COVID keeping foreigners at bay, some hotels and restaurants find clever ways to adapt while others grapple with changing economic climate
Some businesses successfully pivot but others still struggle in pandemic climate
Desperate Malaysians find themselves in debt trap
An increasing number of people are looking for cash quickly to keep their families and businesses afloat but many soon find themselves in over their heads dealing with debt and threats
Small business goes from bust to boom in just weeks
Communities in hard-hit Sabah regions, some reachable only by boat, depend on network of donation drives, volunteers
Some of Malaysia’s most remote communities need donations of PPE and food
Resurgence of COVID-19 in Malaysia hits local businesses hard
Malaysian road safety institute sounds the alarm over food delivery rider safety?
In Malaysia, the coronavirus pandemic has led to an increase in the number of food deliveries. But frequent accidents are raising questions about delivery driver safety. Dave Grunebaum has the story. Camera: Dave Grunebaum
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